Legal Question in Family Law in California
I just received a copy of the Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Statement from my ex's attorney. There are several discrepancies with regard to facts and dates, that may potentially invalidate my ex's claim. Should I point this out at the MSC, or I should wait and bring it up at the trial. Thank you.
Tom J.
4 Answers from Attorneys
Without knowing the content or significance of the information you reference, it is impossible to make an educated determination.
If you are litigating a family law case in Los Angeles County, you should be aware of a local rule that requires service and filing of lists of witnesses and exhibits prior to the MSC. Failure to list the exhibits and witnesses can result in them being excluded at trial. So the important thing right now is not to run into the MSC with a strateg of liar liar, but rather making sure you have listed witnesses and exhibits that counter the statements that you contend are false.
In other words, when you go into the MSC, make sure you have your own brief in which you point out all the issues as you see as a counter measure to the document filed by the other party. Good luck!